9.24.2012

Typecast

I'm fascinated with hoarders, and can't help but notice similarities between us: older, white women with a lot of cats. I'm oldish, white, and have taken in nineteen cats since my divorce in 2004. Technically only an average of 2.3 per year, but perhaps gaining status as crazy cat lady is a preliminary step?

Anxious to change gears, I threw away all my favorite things (including that awesome Eddie Bauer goose down comforter - why?) and took in a homeless, abandoned border collie. She was lonely and needed her own puppy (you can't teach old cats new tricks, afterall), but I'm drawing the line there.

Colleen: I took your blog to heart yesterday and returned my recent audio purchases. I didn't really need them and potlatch would be the only goal of amassing wealth. Since we haven't scheduled any potlatches this year, it would be premature to collect matter as this early date.

I too am a stereotype...librarian who loves cats. Took on a second one recently,a handsome male with all his equipment intact,totally a "dude" personality. Sadly he disappeard this week. I'm holding the line at dogs as I live with 3 kids, one a newborn! Dee L

Dee: I try to be optimistic when cats disappear - I had a male feral cat once, drugged him and got him fixed, but he'd still disappear for months at a time. You've gotta respect their independence and grit. I hope yours shows back up.

I always think of you as a photographer. Books, photos and cats - what else is there?! Add popcorn, and I'd never leave the house.

I'm with Laoch! Besides my 15 cats, golden retriever, and red eared slider, don't seem like that many... except at bed time and everyone decides they want to snuggle. Ever had a dream that your confined to a tiny little space and if you move you will receive pain? lol Yeah, me neither...I tried fostering a few dogs. It was very difficult. I found them really good homes, but I cried when it was time to let them go... sigh!

Girl! An Eddie Bauer goose down comforter and you got rid of it??? I need to send you my address and be your personal "receiver of all wonderful things that Colleen doesn't want!" BIG HUGS, Steph

In my opinion you should have as much pets as you want and do not think about any cliche! If you like it - do it! Other people like knitting, sewing, visiting parties:) You like pets, I think that is wonderful!